What Happened on November 30, 1955

Historical Events

  • "Pipe Dream" opens at Shubert Theater, NYC; runs for 245 performances
  • Argentine government disbands Peronistic party
  • Thriller novel "The Talented Mr Ripley" by Patricia Highsmith is published in the US

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Gray, English soccer player
  • Billy Idol [William Broad], British-American pop-punk singer ("White Wedding"; "Dancing With Myself"), born in Stanmore, England
  • Kevin Conroy, American actor (Tour of Duty: Batman- The Animated Series), born in Westport, Connecticut (d. 2022)
  • Richard Burr, American politician (Senator-R-North Carolina 2005-, Rep-R-North Carolina 1995-2005), born in Charlottesville, North Carolina

Famous Deaths

  • Josip Slavenski, Croatian composer, dies at 59
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About November 30, 1955

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets